# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1981 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1982 --- ## [Front Arm Bushings and Rear Brake Cylinders](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-arm-bushings-and-rear-brake-cylinders/73581)
**Author:** [@zimmer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/zimmer)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2012, 2:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-arm-bushings-and-rear-brake-cylinders/73581 "2012-07-18T02:10:45Z")
I recently took my civic hybrid to the dealership and they said I needed new control arm bushings and that the rear brake cylinders had a leak....to the tune of about 800...then I took my car to the mechanic who I bought… --- ## [Oil change interval twist, time between dumps](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-change-interval-twist-time-between-dumps/73560)
**Author:** [@W30post](https://community.cartalk.com/u/W30post)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2012, 2:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-change-interval-twist-time-between-dumps/73560 "2012-07-18T02:00:37Z")
I know the mileage side of this question has been talked to death. What do you guys think about oil change time interval? I have a number of older vehicles that sit in storage. I drive maybe 1500 miles a year on any of t… --- ## [Considering Buying a 2005 Subaru Forester 2.5X](https://community.cartalk.com/t/considering-buying-a-2005-subaru-forester-2-5x/73582)
**Author:** [@Tezzy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tezzy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2012, 1:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/considering-buying-a-2005-subaru-forester-2-5x/73582 "2012-07-18T01:44:37Z")
My family and I are considering buying a 2005 Subaru Forester 2.5X, automatic transmission w/84K on it. Dealer is asking about $500 below KBB. Has new brakes and rotors. One owner, clean title. We love Subarus (never own… --- ## [Driving a car continuously on road trips](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-a-car-continuously-on-road-trips/73446)
**Author:** [@Jojk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jojk)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2012, 1:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-a-car-continuously-on-road-trips/73446 "2012-07-18T01:34:34Z")
Me and two friends (who are siblings) have to drive a 2007 Chrysler Town and Country 2,000 miles. My companions believe it is damaging to a car to drive more than a few hundred miles with out stopping to let it cool down… --- ## [Warming up a car or just drive it?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/warming-up-a-car-or-just-drive-it/73568)
**Author:** [@252525](https://community.cartalk.com/u/252525)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2012, 1:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/warming-up-a-car-or-just-drive-it/73568 "2012-07-18T01:29:20Z")
I know this question was covered many times before but here is a twist. I have to take care of a friend house friends she is away. The house is about 400 feet from a busy road with a speed limit 55 mph. In this scenario … --- ## [Will my dream car be a tank or a money pit?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-my-dream-car-be-a-tank-or-a-money-pit/73551)
**Author:** [@Candera](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Candera)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2012, 1:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-my-dream-car-be-a-tank-or-a-money-pit/73551 "2012-07-18T01:13:53Z")
This will sound weird.. but my dream car is an early 80s Mercedes Turbo Diesel wagon. I've wanted once since I was little and I still want one today. I'm currently leasing a 2012 VW GTI and once thats up I plan on … --- ## [Axe Grinding](https://community.cartalk.com/t/axe-grinding/73380)
**Author:** [@ok4450](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ok4450)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2012, 1:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/axe-grinding/73380 "2012-07-18T01:01:47Z")
Apparently someone has an axe to grind against me. I've been dinged with 38 disagrees in the last 2 days after being stuck on 12 for an eternity. Could be worse I guess. VDCdriver has been whacked (very erroneously I m… --- ## [2001 Audi A4 1.8T](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-audi-a4-1-8t/73483)
**Author:** [@Tezzy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tezzy)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2012, 12:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-audi-a4-1-8t/73483 "2012-07-18T00:43:50Z")
Driving down the highway the other day, a lovely place to be stricken w/car problems, the accelerator seemed to just up and quit on me. I went from a solid 70mph to 30, then w/in five seconds it came back to life, thrust… --- ## [1993 Ford Escort Wgn 1.9L](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-ford-escort-wgn-1-9l/73567)
**Author:** [@Lazy\_Ken](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lazy_Ken)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2012, 12:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-ford-escort-wgn-1-9l/73567 "2012-07-18T00:24:51Z")
Vehicle stalls, usually in very hot conditions. If left to cool it starts again and will run for days until it happens again. Replaced fuel filter, coil, wires, plugs. --- ## [1988 Jeep Grand Wagoneer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1988-jeep-grand-wagoneer/73583)
**Author:** [@J-Five](https://community.cartalk.com/u/J-Five)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2012, 12:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1988-jeep-grand-wagoneer/73583 "2012-07-18T00:13:07Z")
I live in Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas. Need parts for the Grandwagoneer. --- ## [Shakiness when accelerating in passing gear at highway speed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shakiness-when-accelerating-in-passing-gear-at-highway-speed/73512)
**Author:** [@london](https://community.cartalk.com/u/london)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2012, 11:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shakiness-when-accelerating-in-passing-gear-at-highway-speed/73512 "2012-07-17T23:25:13Z")
I just had four new LT E rated tires installed (balanced). Alignment is good and did not require adjustment. Tires are correct size for the vehicle. I noticed during an extended highway trip yesterday that the truck (94 … --- ## [Infiniti Qx4 won't pass inspection!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/infiniti-qx4-wont-pass-inspection/73553)
**Author:** [@Macphedy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Macphedy)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2012, 9:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/infiniti-qx4-wont-pass-inspection/73553 "2012-07-17T21:52:42Z")
I've got a 2000 Infiniti Qx4 that I can NOT get to pass inspection. I replaced the engine at 130,000 miles, and since then I've had nothing but problems. I live in TN and I've got to pass emissions testing. The car drive… --- ## [ETS Light, Oil Light and Check Engine Light on!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ets-light-oil-light-and-check-engine-light-on/73579)
**Author:** [@Pat\_K](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pat_K)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2012, 9:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ets-light-oil-light-and-check-engine-light-on/73579 "2012-07-17T21:42:20Z")
My volvo is running fine but the ETS Light, OIL light and Check Engine LIght are constantly coming on and off intermittently. In March of 2011 the independent volvo specialist cleaned the throttle body and a cracking t… --- ## [Standard vs premium parts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/standard-vs-premium-parts/73574)
**Author:** [@london](https://community.cartalk.com/u/london)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2012, 7:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/standard-vs-premium-parts/73574 "2012-07-17T19:24:53Z")
I am costing some suspension work and have been offered the choice of standard or premium parts. In just about every instance the premium parts are significantly more expensive. When I asked about the difference I was to… --- ## [Temperature gauge on dashboard moves very little](https://community.cartalk.com/t/temperature-gauge-on-dashboard-moves-very-little/73575)
**Author:** [@Juanita1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Juanita1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2012, 4:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/temperature-gauge-on-dashboard-moves-very-little/73575 "2012-07-17T16:08:37Z")
1996 Mazda Protege, 125,000 miles. Temperature gauge on dashboard moves very little. Q: Do I need to get this checked out, ie, if not what would happen? (I have had car in recently for other problems but no one n th… --- ## [Wipers will not work on chevy colorado](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wipers-will-not-work-on-chevy-colorado/73562)
**Author:** [@julieilene](https://community.cartalk.com/u/julieilene)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2012, 7:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wipers-will-not-work-on-chevy-colorado/73562 "2012-07-17T07:30:58Z")
My husband was haveing to have his truck jumped morning and evening mechanic said it wasn,t a bad battery but changing fuses or swiches wasn,t working. We bought a new battery a day latter wipers don,t work. mechanic buy… --- ## [Low rumbling noise at cold start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/low-rumbling-noise-at-cold-start/73564)
**Author:** [@ernestns](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ernestns)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2012, 7:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/low-rumbling-noise-at-cold-start/73564 "2012-07-17T07:08:59Z")
So for the last week my Civic has been making a low, rumbling sound (almost like an overly powerful bass system or a muffler) and vibrating whenever the car is idling from a cold start. The noise is most pronounced when … --- ## ["Vigilante"](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vigilante/72915)
**Author:** [@kmccune](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kmccune)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2012, 7:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vigilante/72915 "2012-07-17T07:00:12Z")
How much junk(drywall screws,nails, etc) do you see laying in and along the road ? I will go out of my way at times if its safe and pick up offending items.Do you think it should be mandatory for the DOT ,to at least swe… --- ## [93 accord won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/93-accord-wont-start/73511)
**Author:** [@bgizzle216](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bgizzle216)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2012, 6:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/93-accord-wont-start/73511 "2012-07-17T06:35:46Z")
new distributor, but my wires are soaked in oil. could this be the problem? --- ## [1991 chevy Blazer A/C compressor confusion](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-chevy-blazer-a-c-compressor-confusion/73143)
**Author:** [@billypilgram](https://community.cartalk.com/u/billypilgram)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2012, 4:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-chevy-blazer-a-c-compressor-confusion/73143 "2012-07-17T04:35:58Z")
My belt was making a screaming squeeky noise to wake up the dead. I used dish soap on it and it got quiet as long as I remember to bring the dish soap.My mechanic looked at my AC and told me I need a new compressor (he i… --- ## [Glenn from Chapel Hill](https://community.cartalk.com/t/glenn-from-chapel-hill/73433)
**Author:** [@SensenSensibility](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SensenSensibility)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2012, 4:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/glenn-from-chapel-hill/73433 "2012-07-17T04:29:54Z")
I just want Glenn to know there are non-superficial women out there! I'm a single woman in my late 40s and I drive a 1998 Chevy Metro (3 cylinders!), which also gets 50 mpg on the highway. My friends tease me and my mo… --- ## [97 Accord four cylinder intermittent starting problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-accord-four-cylinder-intermittent-starting-problem/73544)
**Author:** [@Hondaphile](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hondaphile)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2012, 3:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-accord-four-cylinder-intermittent-starting-problem/73544 "2012-07-17T03:55:21Z")
We have a 97 Accord EX 4 cylinder with well over 150,000 miles on it. We've had some battery problems for over a year owing ( I think) to a faulty door sensor. Unless you slam the driver side front door, it comes ajar en… --- ## [Commercial Trailer Rear Impact Guard Standards - Who is the Victim?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/commercial-trailer-rear-impact-guard-standards-who-is-the-victim/73556)
**Author:** [@Whitey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Whitey)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2012, 3:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/commercial-trailer-rear-impact-guard-standards-who-is-the-victim/73556 "2012-07-17T03:33:34Z")
I saw an interesting news story on the television a couple weeks ago. I wish I could remember what channel it was on. I've searched online, and I can't find it. Back in the late 1970s, or around that time, the U.S. G… --- ## [My Chrysler LHS 1997 3.5L motor idling too fast since throttle body screws were adjusted](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-chrysler-lhs-1997-3-5l-motor-idling-too-fast-since-throttle-body-screws-were-adjusted/70742)
**Author:** [@Sue\_city\_Sue](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sue_city_Sue)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2012, 1:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-chrysler-lhs-1997-3-5l-motor-idling-too-fast-since-throttle-body-screws-were-adjusted/70742 "2012-07-17T01:32:17Z")
Hello and NEED HELP in OHIO In several years no one has figured this car out , it is a 1997 Chrysler LHS with 3.5 L motor that idles too HIGH when it starts above 2 rpms and higher , it races , sounds like it might blow … --- ## [Best option for selling a non-drivable car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-option-for-selling-a-non-drivable-car/73530)
**Author:** [@Cat42](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cat42)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2012, 12:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-option-for-selling-a-non-drivable-car/73530 "2012-07-17T00:51:22Z")
So, I have a 2002 Audi A4 3.0 with CVT. The transmission is failing (does not engage when going from reverse to drive and also fails to engage after stopping at a light) and, as we all know, CVTs are pretty much DOA once… --- ## [Lease or Buy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lease-or-buy/72639)
**Author:** [@rwsmith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rwsmith)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2012, 8:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lease-or-buy/72639 "2012-07-16T20:42:00Z")
Good Evening, Should I lease or buy my next car??? I realize that's a loaded question with pros and cons to both sides. Where can I go to "run the numbers" to determine the best deal financially? Thanks! Ron --- ## [2013 Toyota Avalon Hybrid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-toyota-avalon-hybrid/73510)
**Author:** [@melott](https://community.cartalk.com/u/melott)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2012, 6:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-toyota-avalon-hybrid/73510 "2012-07-16T18:42:35Z")
OK, they've announced it is coming out. Would you buy one? I am aware of the "don't buy a new model the first year" thing. This is a redesign. Mostly I don't know if the hybrid setup is a new, tested configuration or … --- ## [2001 Chrysler Sebring Mitsu 3.0L Engine Alternator Belt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-chrysler-sebring-mitsu-3-0l-engine-alternator-belt/73531)
**Author:** [@Ashter87](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ashter87)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2012, 7:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-chrysler-sebring-mitsu-3-0l-engine-alternator-belt/73531 "2012-07-16T07:51:20Z")
Earlier today i noticed a loop hanging under my car. When i removed the item it turned out to be my AC/Alternator belt. Thinking it was bad i went ahead and got a new one. Prepared for a hard battle i find that the part … --- ## [Door Panel Removal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/door-panel-removal/73548)
**Author:** [@Determined](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Determined)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2012, 7:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/door-panel-removal/73548 "2012-07-16T07:02:56Z")
How do I remove the inside door panel on a 2001 GMC Yukon. I removed two screws, one under the bottom of the door panel and the other one under the door handle. I also removed the light casing, the power door lock casi… --- ## [Restore 81 Buick to driveable condition](https://community.cartalk.com/t/restore-81-buick-to-driveable-condition/73539)
**Author:** [@RennieCalgary](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RennieCalgary)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2012, 5:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/restore-81-buick-to-driveable-condition/73539 "2012-07-16T05:45:13Z")
1981 Buick has a completely restored exterior. I would like to drive it again, has been parked outside for 5 years. What parts should I replace, such as seals, hoses, brakes, tires (which were brand new 5 yrs ago) - th… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1980) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1982)